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199921 minPGdocumentary

My Very Private Map

199921 minPGdocumentary

A personal film released on the 50th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba reflects on the memories of Palestinian refugees.

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Sobi al-Zobaidi

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A personal film released on the 50th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba reflects on the memories of Palestinian refugees.

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Sobhi al-Zobaidi reflects on the memories of Palestinian refugees in "My Very Private Map." Released in 1999, this 21-minute film marks al-Zobaidi's first personal project. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, a significant event in Palestinian history. Through personal narratives and visual storytelling, the film captures the experiences and histories of those affected by displacement and loss. Al-Zobaidi's work invites a deeper understanding of the ongoing impact of these events.

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